Question

Which subset(s) of numbers does 5 3/8 belong to ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Rational number

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$5\frac{3}{8}$

Required

The subset it belongs to

Express as improper fraction

$5\frac{3}{8} = \frac{43}{8}$

The above number is rational because it is represented by the division of 2 integers, i.e. 43 and 8 are integers

Express as decimals

$5\frac{3}{8} = 5.375$

The above number cannot be classified as integers or whole because it has decimal parts